CVE-2002-0327

CVE-2002-0327 is a high-severity vulnerability in Century Software Term with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Century Software TERM allows local users to gain root privileges via a long tty argument to the callin program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0327?
Buffer overflow in Century Software TERM allows local users to gain root privileges via a long tty argument to the callin program.
How severe is CVE-2002-0327?
CVE-2002-0327 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0327 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0327?
CVE-2002-0327 affects Century Software Term. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0327?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0327 published?
CVE-2002-0327 was published on 2002-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)